10 Dollars - Leonard I Battered Bastards of Bastogne
1995 yearBrass | - | 44 mm |
Issuer | Hutt River |
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Prince | Leonard I (1970-2017) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1995 |
Value | 10 Dollars |
Currency | Dollar (1974-2020) |
Composition | Brass |
Diameter | 44 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#287855 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1991-1995
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
WORLD WAR II
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Leonard I (Battered Bastards of Bastogne) coin from Hutt River, made of Brass in 1995, features a unique design that honors the soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. The coin's reverse side depicts a group of soldiers huddled together, with their faces battered and bruised, reflecting the brutality of the battle. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Prince Leonard, the founder of the Principality of Hutt River, who served in the Australian military during World War II. The coin's design serves as a powerful tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in the war.